Noah, Paul and Ibaka were all 2013 All-Defensive First Team selections, while George was a Second Team pick last year. This is the fourth All-Defensive First Team selection for Paul, the third for Ibaka and the second for Noah.

The 2014 Second Team includes Heat forward LeBron James, Rockets guard Patrick Beverley, Bulls guard Jimmy Butler, Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard and Pacers center Roy Hibbert. Although 2014 marks James' sixth career All-Defensive nod, this year is the first time since 2008 that he was not an All-Defensive First Team selection. Meanwhile, Beverley, Butler, Leonard and Hibbert are all first-time All-Defensive selections.